Atty. Richard P. Olson

Atty. Richard P. Olson

Mr. Richard P.

Portland Portland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard P. Olson at a glance

Richard P. Olson is an Attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Curtis Thaxter LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Maine (1991). Educated at Harvard University (J .D. New York University Class of 1979 B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maine State and Massachusetts Bar Associations American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard P. Olson is a lawyer practicing business formation, business acquisitions, creditor's rights and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard received a degree from Harvard University in 1988, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Richard practices at Curtis Thaxter LLC in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Richard P. Olson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard P. Olson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Richard P. Olson is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Maine →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard P. Olson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Richard P. Olson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard P. Olson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maine →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Richard P. Olson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Maine →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard P. Olson

Where is Richard P. Olson's law office located?
Richard P. Olson's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Curtis Thaxter LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard P. Olson handle?
Richard P. Olson focuses on formation, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Richard P. Olson practiced law?
Richard P. Olson has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Richard P. Olson go to law school?
Richard P. Olson earned their education at (J .D. New York University Class of 1979 B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Richard P. Olson for a consultation?
You can contact Richard P. Olson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard P. Olson received?
Richard P. Olson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J .D. New York University Class of 1979 B.A.
Harvard University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1991

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